Steve Nash is officially walking away from his professional basketball playing career, and he will be missed. By his fans, particularly those in Phoenix, Dallas and all across Canada. By the media members lucky enough to cover him. And by those who played with and against him. Nash is one of the greatest players of his generation, and one of the best point guards of all-time.
In the short time since his farewell letter was published on The Players' Tribune, plenty of players have voiced their appreciation. Here's a small-ish sample:
S/o to @SteveNash hanging it up for good! Inspired me to play the way I do and paved the way. Congrats on all your success and enjoy life!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 21, 2015
Congrats @SteveNash for all you've done for the game of bball..It was worth fighting to resume my career to have the chance to play with you
— grant hill (@realgranthill33) March 21, 2015
@SteveNash Men are like stars; some generate their own light while others reflect the brilliance they receive. (Marti) I thank...
— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) March 21, 2015
@SteveNash ...the basketball gods for the gift of Steve Nash. More assists on the court than off to come and wish I had spotted up for him
— Brent Barry (@Barryathree) March 21, 2015
Congrats on a great career @SteveNash. Learned a lot from watching you both on and off the court. @SteveNashFdn pic.twitter.com/6IbzKutAQi
— Joakim Noah (@JoakimNoah) March 21, 2015
To my friend and former teammate @SteveNash, enjoy retirement you've had an unbelievable career.
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) March 21, 2015
Unbelievable career @SteveNash. Glad I had a chance to play against you. It was an honor & pleasure! Enjoy the rest. pic.twitter.com/1kQUx03hNa
— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) March 21, 2015
It was an honor to play with you @SteveNash and I'm proud to have you as a friend! Thanks for what you taught me. #2xMVP #Legend
— Boris Diaw (@theborisdiaw) March 21, 2015
Byron Scott on Steve Nash: “He was a modern-day Bob Cousy.”
— Bill Oram (@billoram) March 21, 2015
“I’ve been so honored and blessed to be able to be a teammate,“ fellow Canadian Robert Sacre says of Steve Nash.
— Bill Oram (@billoram) March 21, 2015
It was a lot Of Fun to play with @SteveNash !!! Im glad i was Able to finish some Of his passes?
— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) March 21, 2015
@SteveNash #legend #general #sunsForLife
— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) March 21, 2015
Huge day for my mentor and friend Steve!!Proud of what he's meant to the game and to me. @SteveNash #BigBro #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/O1dRmckPer
— Goran Dragic (@Goran_Dragic) March 21, 2015
Thanks to @stevenash for setting an example of how to do it right on and off the court. Congrats! #TwoTimeMVP #Respect ??
— Jason Thompson (@jtthekid) March 21, 2015
Thank u to my big bro @SteveNash for being such an inspiration to Canadian basketball hopefuls like myself.Congratulations on you retirement
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) March 21, 2015
Congrats @SteveNash on an amazing career. It was a pleasure to compete against you so many times. Enjoy!
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) March 21, 2015
Heck of a career @SteveNash ... honored to have been a teammate!
— Ryan Kelly (@RyanKelly34) March 21, 2015
@SteveNash was a bad man ! pic.twitter.com/cLqg2aTXjF
— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) March 21, 2015
“@SteveNash: I'm retiring from basketball. Thanks for all the love through the years. http://t.co/h0vhO4TNUF pic.twitter.com/cc5Xrx4lKX”#Legend
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) March 21, 2015
@SteveNash Thanks for everything Steve! Big fan!
— Tiago Splitter (@tiagosplitter) March 21, 2015
@SteveNash thanks for the amazing years you gave the game. #hof
— DeAndre Jordan (@deandrejordan6) March 21, 2015
Huge congrats to @SteveNash on an amazing career. Thanks for inspiring us all. http://t.co/NQSAikhHMB
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) March 21, 2015
Thanks @SteveNash for what you brought to the game. Incredible PG and man ! Enjoy your time off now !
— Ronny Turiaf (@Ronny_Turiaf) March 21, 2015
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